Inspector

Public Company Accounting Oversight Board; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking mission-driven professionals for Inspector roles within its Division of Registration and Inspections. This position is vital for ensuring compliance with PCAOB standards and protecting investors. You will engage with public accounting firms, assess audit practices, and contribute to enhancing audit quality. With a focus on professional growth and a commitment to ethical standards, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of audit oversight. Join a diverse team dedicated to upholding the highest standards in investor protection and audit quality.

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off

401(k) Match

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Paid Family Leave

Education Benefits

Well-being Resources

Commuter Benefits

Work-Life Flexibility

Qualifications

• Current CPA and/or CISA license required.
• 6-11 years of recent public accounting experience, including audit.

Responsibilities

• Inspect audit work papers for PCAOB compliance.
• Assess firms’ quality control systems and audit procedures.

Skills

CPA License

CISA License

Public Accounting Experience

Audit Experience

Knowledge of PCAOB Standards

Strong Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

MBA/Master's Degree

Tools

Data Analysis Tools

Job description

Join us and make a difference in global investor protection.

Who We Are

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), a nonprofit organization established by Congress, oversees the audits of public companies and SEC-registered brokers and dealers to protect investors and to further the public interest in the preparation of independent, accurate, and informative audit reports.

Our investor protection mission is focused on modernizing audit standards, enhancing audit inspections, and strengthening enforcement of PCAOB rules and standards and other related laws and rules. People are at the heart of our mission at the PCAOB. As we carry out that mission, we strive to uphold the highest standards in audit quality with investors’ families, savings, and futures in mind.

We are hiring mission-driven professionals interested in a career with purpose, competitive benefit offerings, and work-life flexibility. If you are interested in working with a diverse group of talented professionals to protect investors and drive audit quality and innovation while adhering to the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct, join us.

What We Offer

At the PCAOB, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package with a focus on the health and financial well-being of our valued team members. Some features of our comprehensive Total Rewards package include:

• Compensation – We support transparency, equity, and fairness in our compensation programs and provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for each job posting. The estimated salary ranges are as follows: Tampa, FL: $89,100 - $162,400; Atlanta, GA; Fort Lauderdale, FL; Charlotte, NC; and Dallas, TX: $93,600 - $170,500; Houston, TX; Denver, CO; Chicago, IL; and Philadelphia, PA: $98,000 - $178,700; Irvine, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Washington, DC; and Boston, MA: $102,500 - $186,700; New York, NY: $111,400 - $203,000; San Francisco, CA: $115,800 - $211,100.

• Hybrid work option – Staff will be assigned to one of our offices or locations, including: Washington, DC (Headquarters); Irvine, CA; Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CA; Denver, CO; Fort Lauderdale, FL; Tampa, FL; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Boston, MA; New York, NY; Charlotte, NC; Philadelphia, PA; Dallas, TX; and Houston, TX. Staff can choose to live and work from anywhere within the United States but will be required to commute to their assigned office for occasional gatherings or meetings.

• Generous paid time off– Up to 6 weeks annually, in addition to 12 federal holidays, 2 floating holidays, and a year-end break in December.

• Highly competitive 401(k) match and savings options – Immediate vesting and contributions matched dollar for dollar, up to 7 percent of eligible compensation.

• Comprehensive health benefit offerings– Medical, dental, and vision plans.

• Supportive paid family leave benefits – Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave and up to 16 weeks paid caregiver leave.

• Life insurance benefits – Basic life and AD&D insurance provided; supplemental insurance also available.

• Education benefits – PCAOB staff qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. We also offer student loan repayment assistance and college tuition assistance.

• Well-being and family resources – Mental health and well-being resources, paid volunteer time, emergency child/adult dependent back-up care services, family-forming assistance, and more.

• Commuter benefits– Tax-free employer subsidy and pretax employee deductions.

Position Summary

The PCAOB has full-time, regular positions for Inspectors. The Division of Registration and Inspections (DRI) inspects registered public accounting firms in connection with the firm’s performance of audits, issuance of audit reports, and related matters involving U.S. companies, other issuers, brokers, and dealers.

The Inspector position in DRI will participate in inspections of registered public accounting firms. This position will directly contribute to the PCAOB’s mission of protecting investors.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting portions of audit work papers to ensure compliance with PCAOB standards and other applicable requirements.

• Assessing the firms’ quality control systems and compliance with relevant standards.

• Using sound judgement and discretion to develop issues and conclusions.

• Meeting and interviewing firm personnel to understand quality control systems and audit procedures.

• Gathering and organizing information to support inspection issues and presenting that information.

• Researching and consulting on technical issues.

• Communicating inspection findings to firm personnel.

• Preparing comment forms and assisting with drafting inspection reports.

• Collaborating with inspection team members.

• Participating in inspection projects aimed at enhancing inspections.

• Facilitating training courses.

• Participating in the PCAOB's recruiting process.

• Assisting in onboarding new staff.

Qualifications

• Current CPA and/or CISA license required.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a technology-related field.

• Six to eleven years of recent experience in public accounting, including audit experience of publicly traded companies.

• Attainment of senior manager or manager level at a public accounting firm or comparable experience.

• Strong knowledge of PCAOB standards and generally accepted accounting principles.

• Experience working with minimal supervision in a collaborative team environment.

• Strong communication skills.

• Ability to travel 20-30% of the time.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA/Master's degree.

• Experience with data analysis tools and automated audit testing techniques.

• Fluency in a foreign language.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All PCAOB employees are entitled to equal opportunity and a professional work environment, free of discrimination and harassment.